CAN MEETING
CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) Meeting
September CAN information coming soon!
Please RSVP in advance at https://www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All or by emailing Mbacke Thiam at mthiam@cidny.org. If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know as soon as possible and at least two weeks in advance. For more information, please call 212-674-2300.
CIDNY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Below is a list of events and workshops that are presented or run by CIDNY. Some events may be public and some may be private (for example, some private events may be for students only or residents only).
If you are looking for CINDY’s continuing education courses (CEU) for mental health professionals, you can view those dates here: https://www.cidny.org/ce/.
Career Workshop
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly Interactive workshops will include: Current Job Market, Vocational skills, Resume writing, Interview Preparation, Mock Interviews, Job Coaching, Technology in the Workplace, Advocacy and Reasonable Accommodations/Legal Rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Workshop: Power of Budgeting – Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Could budgeting be your superpower? During this interactive workshop, we will explore the power of budgeting, examine wants and needs, and talk personal spending and savings goals. Many think budgeting equals constraints. But a budget can help put you in control. It is the foundation on which a financial strategy is built. Are you ready to give budgeting a try? Presented by: Isaac McCabe, Financial Advisor. Participants will receive $25 Amazon E-Gift Card for attending the full 1-hour workshop with camera on. This workshop is supported with public funds through the NYC Civic Engagement Commission’s The People`s Money participatory budgeting program.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n9DZO-bCTr-2TccTu1Izx
Career Workshop
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly Interactive workshops will include: Current Job Market, Vocational skills, Resume writing, Interview Preparation, Mock Interviews, Job Coaching, Technology in the Workplace, Advocacy and Reasonable Accommodations/Legal Rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Career Workshop
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly Interactive workshops will include: Current Job Market, Vocational skills, Resume writing, Interview Preparation, Mock Interviews, Job Coaching, Technology in the Workplace, Advocacy and Reasonable Accommodations/Legal Rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
CIDNY Mayoral Town Hall
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 1199SIEU 498 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Join us for a Mayoral Town Hall on Thursday, September 25, at 5 p.m. for a discussion on accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities throughout the five boroughs of NYC. You can join us in person or online over Zoom.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/UDBac3EHtN
Workshop: Simplifying Saving and Spending – Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Balancing your expenses now can help you reach your financial goals later. Take control of your financial future. Our Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies presentation can help you bring balance to your budget. You’ll learn more about: setting personal financial goals, balancing saving, spending and borrowing to help achieve your goals, strategies for controlling debt and improving credit scores, practical savings options for now through retirement. Presented by: Isaac McCabe, Financial Advisor. Participants will receive $25 Amazon E-Gift Card for attending the full 1-hour workshop with camera on. This workshop is supported with public funds through the NYC Civic Engagement Commission’s The People`s Money participatory budgeting program.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7aViT6JoSOOLAivjF9c-Ww
CIDNY Gala 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Enjoy food and drinks with fellow advocates dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities have the ability and opportunity to direct their own lives and live independently in the community. Featuring food and drink from Metropolis by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. With a keynote address from Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Geraldo Rivera. Get your early bird tickets before the price increases on September 1!
For more information or for tickets, visit: https://www.cidny.org/cidny2025gala/
Workshop: Spotting the Scammers – Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
You have the power to outsmart the scammers. Incidents of financial fraud are on the rise and are becoming increasingly harder to detect. While no one is immune, there are steps you can take to Outsmart the scammers. Join us for this presentation and learn about the following strategies: how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources you can use if you become a victim of fraud, steps you can take now to help protect yourself and your loved ones. Presented by: Isaac McCabe, Financial Advisor. Participants will receive $25 Amazon E-Gift Card for attending the full 1-hour workshop with camera on. This workshop is supported with public funds through the NYC Civic Engagement Commission’s The People`s Money participatory budgeting program.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hvBCynHkStSzQIUyN6RcdQ
OTHER EVENTS
Below is a list of events that may not be run by CIDNY, but where CIDNY will have a presence (a table, a speaker, etc.) or is a guest, or from a partner of CIDNY’s. Or, the below events may be private. You may need to contact the event host to register. Some events may be closed to the public.
PREVENTABLE Study Webinar
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12 p.m.
The Center for Independence of the Disabled is collaborating with Duke Clinical Research Institute to help get the word out about the largest dementia prevention study in the United States.
The PREVENTABLE Study, led by Duke Clinical Research Institute, aims to investigate whether statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol, could potentially help prevent dementia in individuals aged 75 and older.
If you or someone you care for is aged 75 or older, please join this virtual presentation with one of the researchers from PREVENTABLE. During the virtual seminar via Zoom, you will hear directly from one of the researchers and you will be able to ask questions. The webinar is less than 30 minutes, and it is presented in English.
We value your support in advancing healthcare and clinical research and hope this information can benefit you, your family, and your friends.
Secure your spot in the virtual seminar via Zoom on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at https://bit.ly/PREVENTABLE_CIDNY
Accessible Voting Presentation (Private)
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
CIDNY’s Voting Community Organizers will present on voting rights and accessibility for District 75 parents.
Other RSVP Information
If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know at least two (2) weeks before the date of the event(s). The link to the meeting will be sent to you via email the day before the event. Please note that CIDNY events may be photographed or recorded for later use.
Please be sure to mention what event you would like to attend when RSVPing by phone or email.